People Work (Solent Community Fund)

Ref: C3742134

The course will have a common sense approach to help students learn the soft skills that can help them in life. Some of the subjects covered will include communication skill (talking and listening), interaction with other people, organisation and time management and problem solving. The course will learn students how to develop these skills for use in ever day life and in the workplace.

Course aim

This short course will help students equip themselves with the soft skills which will help them in everyday life and in the workplace.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

No skills or experience needed

This course is for beginners

This course is for improvers

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

This course is only available to students who are on a non-work related benefit.

By the end of the course I should be able to:

Communicate effectively with other people.

Know how organise my day and time management

Know how to work in a team but also learn how to become more independant

Have an understanding of how to solve basic problems

Know how to interact with other people and build positive relationships.

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning

You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress

There will be a number of tasks appropriate to your course such as written work, creating art or craft, video, photography or small projects. Some of these may be marked to help you progress

What else do I need to know?

Nothing else is needed

All materials will be provided

It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)